Bremen Cafe in Milwaukee
Milwaukee and Lake Michigan We had a great time in Milwaukee last night, no surprise. We met a fantastic Couchsurfing couple–Marie and Clinton–who fed us a delicious chicken salad, put us up for the night and came out to see our show at Bremen Cafe. Milwaukee always treats us right. Looking forward to going back soon. Clinton, Marie, Kate, Bobby Bobby Kate Bremen Cafe Bremen... Read More
Hidden Springs
Hey friends! Long time no post. I hope everyone has been enjoying their own version of spring these last few weeks. Bobby and I have been spending our spring in a few different places, the most recent being Nashville, TN. There’s been plenty of moisture around here lately, and even though it’s raining again on our travel day, as I look out my passenger window I see... Read More
SXSW Part 5: Sunday
Saturday night had lasted well into Sunday morning, so when nine bells rang and woke us up, we were a bit bleary-eyed and hung over. But nothing cures a hang over like feasting on Mexican food, so another round of Curra’s Grill was ordered, devoured, and it’s medicinal qualities absorbed. Thank you Jorge! Curra’s Grill is always a good idea. We two shows that Sunday,... Read More
SXSW Part 4: Saturday
Some sweet graffiti in downtown Austin. Saturday. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I have to say, it was another beautiful day. The gods of SXSW were smiling on all of us and granted an entire week of sunny, gorgeous days and dry, warm nights. We slept in on Saturday like we did most days that week, since nothing began until noon at the earliest, especially in... Read More
SXSW Part 3: Friday
Curra’s Grill is an excellent choice if you’re ever in Austin, TX looking for some fantastic Mexican food. The self-proclaimed (and appropriately so) “Mother of all Mex” serves heaping plates of food for a reasonable price all day long; and breakfast too. They have blue corn tortilla shells that, one of the chefs explained to Bobby and I, are made from actual... Read More
SXSW 2013 Part 2; Thursday
The sun was high in the sky and cookin’ the pavement long before our Thursday of SXSW began. We had one show that day at a venue called, Bar Mirabeau. It’s a newer Austin venue, and it showed up at the last minute to save the day/weekend for us. When we contacted the booker, he offered us two shows that worked out perfectly in our schedule–Thursday and Saturday afternoon. Earlier... Read More
SXSW 2013 Part 1
We are so lucky. This year’s trip to South By Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, TX was successful, insanely busy, and so much fun. We got the ultimate SXSW crash pad with two fabulous people named Walter and Catherine. Fiona; Walter & Catherine’s pretty puppy Walter found our request on Couchsurfing and invited us to stay with them just as I was beginning to panic about... Read More
Mango Tree
3/7/12 2:31pm 522.4 miles We stopped at the store to pick up a few snacks for the road, and while filling our shopping basket, got the brilliant idea to swing through the automotive section and grab a couple air-fresheners to keep the car smelling like…not hummus and dill pickle chips. Car fresheners are tricky business; the scent you choose will pervade the car and linger... Read More
South By Southwest 2013
3/5/12 11:33am 43.2 miles Day one. The sun is out and shining bright, but the temperature is anything but warm. It’s one of those days when you look out the window and think it must be beautiful, and then you walk outside and the icy air hits your skin and you instantly regret not bringing your gloves. The forecast says sunny and dry; hopefully it stays that way. Amarillo,Texas... Read More
January Tour Part 3: 14 hours in Amarillo
Here is the final entry of our January tour through Tennessee, Louisiana and Texas. Hope you enjoy! We spent a total of about 14 hours in Amarillo, TX, but we had so much fun it felt like 5. We had a great time meeting our Couchsurfing host, playing at The 806, and scarfing down more of our favorite southwestern cuisine–TACOS! We drove into town around 7:30pm on Wednesday night,... Read More
